By Henry Badeau Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I know for many of us boxing fans it is hard to admit that boxing is not what it once was. Boxing's heavyweight division died a few years ago and now all of the champions are European and the majority of heavyweights are fat slobs who couldn't even pass a high school physical fitness test. Boxing … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Keeping Boxing Alive While UFC Thrives
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Edwin Valero vs. Manny Pacquiao in Texas is a better fight!
By Jorge Conejo Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Edwin Valero of Venezuela has been chasing a fight with Filipino boxing king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao for a long time now and with the failure to come to an agreement on drug testing procedures for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, Valero would be a great option to replace … [Read more...] about Edwin Valero vs. Manny Pacquiao in Texas is a better fight!
If Pacquiao took Steroids and ate over 7,000 calories a day he would be Huge!
By Ray Ender Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com With all the talk of steroids, human growth hormones, EPO and other performance enhancing drugs surrounding the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, it makes me wonder if Olympic style blood testing or drug tests be mandatory for all championship fights in UFC, MMA and boxing events. I … [Read more...] about If Pacquiao took Steroids and ate over 7,000 calories a day he would be Huge!
Top Rank Boxing announces Pacquiao will fight dangerous Joshua Clottey
By Nowboxing.com staff Since the announcement for Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight being canceled due to a failed mediation agreement on drug testing by Floyd Mayweather Jr.. Manny Pacquiao is not looking for a tune up fight he will be stepping in the ring with one of the top guys at welterweight Joshua Clottey. The official Facebook of Top Rank … [Read more...] about Top Rank Boxing announces Pacquiao will fight dangerous Joshua Clottey
For Mayweathers: How to Duck big fights without getting the Blame 101
By Mark C. Calelero Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com From ESPN correspondent Dan Rafael's column; "Manny accepted what was on the table and Mayweather rejected it. Al Haymon and Richard Schaefer tried to convince Floyd all [Tuesday night] and [Wednesday] and he wouldn't agree to it. He didn't want the fight. He never wanted the fight. I always knew … [Read more...] about For Mayweathers: How to Duck big fights without getting the Blame 101
Bob Arum “Mayweather never wanted to fight Pacquiao”
By Nowboxing Staff Top Rank Promotions,Bob Arum, has been let down once again after leaving Tuesday's nine hour mediation with hope for the mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to get made sometime this week, he received a crushing call this evening by mediator Daniel Weinstein. "The mediator called me and told me the fight was off," Arum told … [Read more...] about Bob Arum “Mayweather never wanted to fight Pacquiao”
Ricky Hatton Picks Gallagher for Road Back?
By Ian Webb (SBB) Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com After his announcement he is looking for one more war rumors are abound that Manchester, Englands Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton who dropped trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. immediately after his devastating loss to Manny Pacquiao last May is leaning towards selecting hometown trainer Joe … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton Picks Gallagher for Road Back?
Pacquiao defies Asian stereotypes, that’s why he gets accused of Steroids
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I can see why many American fight fans are assuming that Manny Pacquiao is on some type of performance enhancing steroids because he is denying the randomized blood tests Floyd Mayweather Jr. is demanding, but the discrediting of Manny Pacquiao and his accomplishments have been going on way before … [Read more...] about Pacquiao defies Asian stereotypes, that’s why he gets accused of Steroids
Where Christ meets the Hypocrites – boxing world held hostage
By Mark C. Calelero Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Define hypocritical. Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made himself famous in America and some parts of the globe for being a talented-smart-skillfull undefeated fighter. He has made himself an ounce more popular after he fought Oscar De La Hoya. He knows his exact role in boxing as a fighter but for … [Read more...] about Where Christ meets the Hypocrites – boxing world held hostage
2010’s First Big Fight is Lopez / Luevano at Madison Square Garden January 23rd!
By: Rich Neary In what is really the first big fight of 2010 undefeated boxer, puncher “Juanma” Juan Manuel Lopez, 27-0, 24Ko’s will be stepping in weight from super bantamweight to featherweight January 23rd taking on WBO Featherweight Champion Steven Luevano at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. Lopez, coming in off what some may be calling a hold on win … [Read more...] about 2010’s First Big Fight is Lopez / Luevano at Madison Square Garden January 23rd!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. “For The Love Of MONEY Fight Pacquiao”
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Some fighters fight for the love of the sport, some for the legacy, some for the thrill and most importantly fighters should fight for the fans who pay their bills since the boxing fans are the ones buying tickets and pay per views. Well Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. is the exception to the rule. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. “For The Love Of MONEY Fight Pacquiao”
Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010. The 21-year-old Acosta defected from Cuba in 2008 and signed a managerial contract with Cork, Ireland-based Gary Hyde, president of Nowhere To Hyde … [Read more...] about Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!
By Coach “K” Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com On January 23, 2010 Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez the current WBO Super Bantamweight Champion will move up and challenge Steve Luevano who will be making his sixth defense of his WBO Featherweight Championship in the first part of a World Title Double Header at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square … [Read more...] about World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!
Pacquiao Beware of what Supplements you put in your body
By Tan Wang Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Manny Pacquiao needs to be more aware of what type of supplements and pills his conditioning coach, Alex Ariza, is giving him. It is Plain and basic common sense to know what you take before taking it. The excuse of saying you don't know what type of supplements you are taking is sketchy. I have a … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Beware of what Supplements you put in your body
UFC’s Takanori Gomi wants to be more like Manny Pacquiao
By Nowboxing Staff Takanori Gomi known as the "The Fireball Kid" in Japan recently signed with the UFC and is ready to test himself in the UFC's tough lightweight division. Gomi, a wrestler but known for his devastating punching power is also familiar with the current lightweight champion BJ Penn having loss to Penn in 2003 by rear naked choke. … [Read more...] about UFC’s Takanori Gomi wants to be more like Manny Pacquiao